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How to make Chicken Kimchi Stew
Kimchi stew (Kimchi Jjigae, 김치찌개) is perhaps the most well known Korean stew. It is usually made with very fermented cabbage kimchi with pork or tuna. But have you tried kimchi stew made with chicken? It is not common but definitely not unheard of either. Kimchi stew made with chicken is really tasty and I am not sure why it hasn't become popular yet. Shall we get cooking?
Simmering the chicken for a long time adds to the tenderness, and the sour kimchi packs a flavorful punch. You can use any part of the chicken, but make sure it is bone-in because the flavor comes from the bone. I recommend using chicken drumsticks or thighs. They hold their meat in tact with bone better than the breast. Also I recommend to get rid of the skin if you can. I am not much of fan of slimy chicken skin in the stew nor the extra fat. You can get skinless chicken drumsticks in many Korean grocery stores, or simply remove it yourself.
If you love kimchi stew, you will be happy with this recipe. It is easy and crowd pleasing.
You will want to use very sour cabbage kimchi. The older, the better. Cut into large bite size pieces with knife or scissor. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, Korean chili flakes, Korean chili paste, garlic, ginger, rice wine, and a little bit of honey.
This is an optional step but recommend. Cook chicken pieces in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then rinse out. This will help get rid of some fat and impurities.
Add the chicken and sliced onion to the seasoning mixture and toss to coat.
Arrange chicken mixture and kimchi in a pot. Pour water to the mixing bowl to rinse off the seasoning residue and pour over the chicken kimchi mixture in the pot. Add some of kimchi juice as well. Cover and bring them to boil first. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the potato chunks and cook over low heat for another 10-15 minutes or until they softens. Sprinkle some green onions on top at last and stir.
Serve chicken kimchi stew hot with rice, of course.
The chicken will fall off the bone easily and you will love the flavor that melted in the broth.
As you can tell, it is not difficult at all to make delicious Korean style stew. If you have a jar of old kimchi that you don't know what to do with it, make a pot of stew. You just created one of the most mouth watering stew in the world. Enjoy~!
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Chicken Kimchi Stew
serves 4-6
- 2 lb chicken drumsticks or thigh (bone-in but skinless)
- 3 cups sour kimchi sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 small Yukon potato, peeled and diced into large chunks
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Korean chili paste
- 1-2 tablespoons Korean chili flakes
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon pureed ginger
- 2 tablespoon rice wine
- 3 cups water
- 2-3 tablespoons kimchi juice
- Bring a pot of water to boil, cook chicken in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain the water and rinse the chicken pieces. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Korean chili paste, chili flakes, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice wine; mix well. Add the chicken and onion slices; toss well.
- Arrange chicken mixture and kimchi in a stew pot. Add water to the mixing bowl to rinse off the seasoning residue in the bowl. Pour the water and kimchi juice over the chicken mixture in the pot. Cover and bring it to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the potato chunks to the pot and stir well. Cover and simmer for another 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Taste and season with salt if needed. Sprinkle green onion lastly and toss.
- Serve hot with rice.
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gparted trouble I think
I used gparted to add partitions E: (extended) and F: logical.
Drive c: is origional and holds winxp
drive e: is copy of c:
drive f: holds win7
The problem is I can see files in an ksh window that windows does not see.
using "ls -lst" these files are displayed as:
0 drwxrwxrwx 1 <unavail> <unavail> 0 Jul 13 2009 PerfLog
What does <unavail> mean?
Did I make the partitions incorrectly?
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I'm confused by what I see.
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I've learned that I can not use linux partitions with windows.
Where do I go from here?
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Win7 Pro 32-bit, Win8 Pro 32-bit
What shows up in Win7 Disk Management?
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C:, E:, F: ntfs C: is primary and system active primary partition, e: logical drive, f: (boot,Page file, Crash dump, logical drive)
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Please post back a screenshot of Disk Management - Post a Screen Capture Image.
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These partitions and the boot configuration appear to be correct. Try running a Disk Check.
What files exactly are you not able to see and on which partition?
Have you installed Linux on the system or are you only concerned that using Linux disk to format has caused problems. It appears that it has created and formatted the partitions correctly.
You have Win7 installed on a Logical partition which cannot itself boot an OS, but that is OK in this case because it is XP which is still Dual Booting both OS's as signified by the System Active flags. If you'd want to get rid of XP you'll need to convert the Logical partitions to Primary first in order to Move Bootmgr to C:\ with EasyBCD - Windows 7 Forums.
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like this one:
0 drwxrwxrwx 1 <unavail> <unavail> 0 Jul 13 2009 PerfLog
mkstools ls -lst
windows does not show this file as being in F:
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Can you take a screenshot so we can see if any recognizable files are there? The others are so crpytic they might be Linux formatting tools.
Try also placing some files there to see if they will copy into the partition and be seen from another.
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I want xp. I only upgraded cause support goes away in April. I don't have linux partition per say other than using gparted which I was lead to believe that it made all 3 drives linux based. MKS toolkit runs on dos/win got all the standard unix tools.
It gets loaded from windows or dos OS.
Yes this makes sense cause opening ksh tool even though performed in F: part will revert back to C: the origional drive. It seems like something is incorrect cause there are several files that are not seen. I don't really have good idea how serious this is cause I'm just starting to explore what is there. Gag is used to select either win7 or xp and seemes to do both ok except for the files not seen in win7. I've not looked into xp much since I re-partitioned but will.
There were no errors/problems with the f: part reported. I needed to restart so it took some time.
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They are the Cardiac Kids. The baseball team trailed 3-1 in the bottom of the 7th inning when Jake Berry hit a two run single to tie the game. In the same inning, with the bases loaded, Cole Gallagher took one for the team getting hit by a pitch to push across the winning run as they posted a 4-3 victory over Dougherty Valley HS raising their overall record to 17-2 and staying undefeated in the DFAL at 7-0.
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Hidden away in the highest classroom in the tallest tower in the Faculty of Education at University of Alberta there is a exhibit of student work, presumably of students working towards becoming math teachers. On a series of poster, what appears to be, groups of students have drawn mind-maps answering the question "Why do we teach math?". What is striking is the many diverse reasons provided for teaching mathematics. Here is the gist of it…
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The spa: Reputedly the largest in Asia, this new facility has luxurious indoor treatment suites, and an expansive outdoor oasis with rainwater showers and personal plunge pools. Kaya Kalp offers a choice of Indian, Turkish, European, Thai and Ayurvedic treatments.
Symptoms: Grey, sun-starved skin, dark bags under the eyes from lack of sleep, raised blood pressure.
The prescription: First, the therapist diagnosed Spa Spy's predominant Ayurvedic type - kapha, apparently, which governs the carriage of nutrients into the arteries. The recommended corrective was the "Passage to India" treatment (£88 for 150 minutes), then a 90?minute facial (£38) to clear drooping eye zones.
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The medical opinion: "While concepts such as the 'third eye' are not a part of Western medicine, there is good evidence to show that relaxation has a marked effect on reducing blood pressure," writes Dr Max Pemberton. "In both India and the West, lotions and potions are created to improve dark circles and puffiness around the eyes; it is unlikely that these are of any real lasting benefit."
The feelgood factor: This is a busy, modern hotel, but service is focused on wellbeing. Complimentary treats include fresh fruit and aromatherapy oils. With 35 acres of landscaped gardens, the hotel is ideal for a pampered weekend or honeymoon.
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Includes: goodie bag (pre-registered only), make 'n takes, lunch, door prize entry, etc. Goodie bags will contain product and coupons from national companies AND product/coupons from businesses local to that event site.
The Tennessee group will begin a scrapbook entitled "Why We Do What We Do" to honor those children with diabetes. Please bring a photo of your child if you want them to be included.
Silent auctions will be held on-site at each event and will include product from national companies as well as businesses local to that event site.
If you're a home-based consultant/instructor and are interested in vending at one of the sites, please e-mail Sarah Howell firstname.lastname@example.com (or you can visit the website to contact JDRF directly). If you would like to either (1) setup to vend; or (2) add product or coupons to our goodie bags, please e-mail or go to the web site for information to do so.
----- We would like to extend our gratitude to the following:
~Tina Jackson, Founder - Crop Out Diabetes ~ Because insulin is not a cure... ~ for giving us the idea and inspiration to make a difference in Tennessee.
~Old Hickory Country Club for allowing us to use this beautiful location for the Tennessee event.
~JDRF for your participation ~ We are truly honored to represent this foundation to help in your "dedication in finding a cure."
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What is a worker share?
A worker share works on the farm in exchange for a produce share or part of a produce share. Some of the reasons people choose a worker share are to help offset some of the cost of their share or have time connecting with the farm that grows their food.
Worker shares are an important part of the farm and we rely on the commitment a worker share makes to help us get the farm work done.
The worker share opportunity should not be taken lightly. We have high expectations for our crew and worker shares. The jobs are often demanding, physical, and labor intensive.
Worker Share Options
Worker shares work 4 hours each time they come to the farm. We understand that people are busy and may not be able to commit to a full worker share which is 20 times at the farm. Members, however, may be available for a partial worker share option which is why we offer several options:
- 5 times at the farm (20 hours) = deduct $160 from a produce share
- 10 times at the farm (40 hours) = deduct $320 from a produce share
- 15 times at the farm (60 hours) = deduct $480 from a produce share
- 20 times at the farm (80 hours) = deduct $640 from a produce share
Each time at the farm is 4 hours. Worker shares are scheduled one time per week. Worker shares can choose any weeks beginning June 11 and going through October 27, 2018. Weeks do not need to be consecutive.
Why be a Worker Share?
We think the farm is a wonderful place to be and work. We're serious about the work we do and we work hard, but we have fun while we work. We laugh. We tell stories. We stop to look at cool insects and awesome birds. But we mainly work while we work. We find joy in this work that feeds people and gets done by our hands. We also value a job well done. If you share this work ethic, you'll be respected and appreciated here.
Our Standards
During our time farming we've worked with many people. Most have been effective, fulfilled workers, and several have even returned year after year to work with us. But we've had a few workers who were not cut out for doing the kind of work we do.
Below we've listed qualities which distinguish successful from unsuccessful workers. These are the standards by which we judge potential workers. We're disclosing them not to be insensitive, but to be clear about what we expect. Please read and understand our standards before you apply to the farm as a worker share.
- You must be able to do repetitive physical work outdoors in all kinds of weather: including cold, heat, rain, etc. Good physical condition is necessary for the work we do. You must be able to lift 50 pounds.
- Your body must tolerate bending, kneeling, crouching, and sitting on the ground for extended periods.
- You must work thoroughly and carefully. We are particular. Our quality standards are meticulous.
- At the same time, you must be quick and efficient. Time is money and money keeps the farm going.
- You must communicate and cooperate with your co-workers and have a good attitude. We will not tolerate people who don't respect their work and their co-workers. If you're lazy, rude, or disrespectful, you won't work here.
- Experience is not needed. We've had many folks come here with no experience growing vegetables who have been amazing!
- Ultimately, know that we are flexible and understanding. We recognize and appreciate human differences, and we've worked happily alongside many different types of people.
When does work begin?
That depends. After applying to do a worker share and being accepted you will make an agreement with the farmer on the dates you will commit to coming to the farm to fulfil your worker share. We make arrangements with other crew members and worker shares around your chosen dates, so we expect that you will stick to that schedule.
Choosing a day and time
Worker shares commit to a day and shift and work that same day and shift for the agreed upon number of times throughout the season.
Shift options:
- Mondays: 7:30 to 11:30
- Tuesdays: 7:30 to 11:30
- Wednesdays : 7:30 to 11:30 (Packing Shed worker shares needed on this day! No field work.)
Thursdays: 7:30 to 11:30FULL
- Fridays: 7:30 to 11:30
Worker share options are limited and some days/shifts fill up faster than others. Certain days we are in need of more help than others. Mondays, Tuesday, and Wednesdays are very busy days. If you have no preference, please choose one of those three days. If you prefer indoor, less physical work, then Wednesday is your day!
Type of Work
Weeding, harvesting, washing, sorting, and packing vegetables are examples of some of the work we do. You might regularly do one specific job or a variety of jobs. Work might be in a group or done independently. The type of work you do on the farm will depend on your abilities and what needs to be done.
Children are not allowed to accompany you during your worker share shift. The farm offers many opportunities for families to come and experience the farm. We encourage you to take advantage of those events. Pets are not allowed.
Everyone who works on the farm is expected to be on time. Please arrive early enough before your scheduled start time to allow yourself a few minutes to get situated—5 minutes is enough for most people. Starting on time is expected and appreciated.
Missing Work
Are you going on vacation? Is there a day you know you'll be missing? Perhaps you have an appointment and need to leave a little early. You must tell the farm at least 2 weeks prior to the missed shift or missed hours. In order to honor the worker share agreement you will need to make up your missed time. It is possible that you can work an alternate day that week or another week in the season. If you need to leave an hour early one week for an appointment, you can make up that hour by staying an hour longer your following shift.
If you are ill or if something unexpected occurs and you cannot come to the farm, please call the farm as soon as possible to let us know.
You cannot send another person in your place unless this has been previously approved with the farmer.
Worker Share Deposit
A $50 deposit is required to be a worker share. The deposit is due at your worker share interview on the farm.
The full deposit will be returned or credited to you for the next season if you honor the worker share agreement. Honoring the worker share agreement means no late arrivals, no unexcused absences, hours made up by the end of the current season, etc. (see worker share agreement).
A worker share is a serious commitment to the farm and the farmers. Please consider seriously if you can keep the worker share commitment prior to agreeing. We need reliable people willing to come to the farm weekly for the entire season. Can you keep this commitment?
Applying to be a Worker Share
So, you want to be a worker share—-What's next?
Our worker share shifts do fill up, so applying early (January, February, March) is encouraged.
Please answer the following questions and email them to Nicole though our Contact Us page.
- Why would you like to be a worker share at Good Earth Farm?
- How do you think you'll be an asset to our crew?
- What do you see as your greatest weakness?
- Tell us about yourself. What do you do? (employment, hobbies, etc.)
- Which Worker Share option are you interested in: 5, 10, 15, or 20 times on the farm?
- Which day of the week and shift would you like to work? Please list two options in order of preference. If only one day/shift works for you, please state that.
We will be in contact with you within a week of receiving your email. If you are accepted, we will send you our Worker Share Agreement.
Thank you!


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Oh, I have never known
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My work term has flown by, and at this time I'm already buried in midterms and reports, applying the new skills and knowledge I gained throughout my co-op. Long gone are the free evenings and the somewhat more manageable pace that comes with working a full-time job.
However, while I think we can all agree that enrolling in a co-op program is extremely beneficial for gaining knowledge and experience that can be used in our future endeavors, many, if not most, of us forget that leaving good final impressions and maintaining connections are extremely important to landing that first job after graduation. Below are some tips and observations I experienced when finishing my co-op position.
Writing a thank-you letter
This is something that should go without saying. Thanking your supervisor, and any other colleagues who may have helped you along the way, is one of the easiest ways of leaving a good impression.
While email may be the most utilized method of contacting the people you work with, taking the time to handwrite a letter of thanks goes a long way. Each of the individuals I gave letters to came up to me and thanked me for taking the time to write a personal letter. After all, many of these people have put in the extra effort to mentor you throughout your co-op.
Most importantly, regardless of whether you enjoyed your position or not, be sure to thank those you worked closely with. Which leads into my next point … don't burn bridges. While you may not have enjoyed working with all of your colleagues, or may have found though your co-op that you made the wrong career choice, don't cut ties. Maintaining the networks you've created could be key to finding out about positions and job postings in the future.
You've spent all of this time working, and now it's time to go back to school. However, it's still important to maintain your existing connections. Using social media and sites like LinkedIn are great ways of staying connected. Additionally, asking your supervisor to coffee or lunch is a great way to stay relevant if your position was close to where you attend school.
Staying connected may also mean sending a simple email to your supervisor, asking how they would tackle a project you're currently working on in school. Alternatively, if the ability to continue to work part-time presents itself, consider the option. Not only will this help you stay connected, but you'll continue to gain relevant experience –and, as always, a little cash never hurt anyone.
Update your resumé while still working
This was something that was mentioned to me when my supervisor and I were discussing how close my co-op was to being over. In this conversation, they recommended that I provide them with a copy of my resumé so that they could look it over.
In doing so, I captured most of my responsibilities while they were still fresh in my mind, while also providing my colleagues with an opportunity to point out roles and responsibilities I'd overlooked. Especially when dealing with senior staff who have likely interviewed people before, this is beneficial because they can offer suggestions that you may not have even considered. This is also the time to ask colleagues for letters of reference that can be used when applying for future positions.
Ask for feedback
Finally, don't be afraid to ask for feedback. Going back to school allows you to use the skills you learned throughout your co-op when doing projects and papers, but it also allows you to fine tune and improve areas where you may have found new interests or realized you needed to learn more. If your supervisor hasn't already offered it, request a meeting to debrief, review your employment and ask what areas they feel you could improve on. Doing so will allow you to return to school knowing where to put your focus .
Your final days as a co-op student may feel like the end of another chapter in your journey through university. Yet in reality, putting in the extra effort to leave good impressions and stay connected is essential to getting the most out of your co-op experience.


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Filming without money pays off for James Ivory
'Destination' was first project since Ismail Merchant's deathFor indie filmmakers, moving forward when financing falls through is tougher than anything else that goes into making a movie.
"We thought we were financed and, in fact, we had been promised financing from a bank in California," James Ivory explained about "The City of Your Final Destination," Merchant Ivory Prods' first film since Ismail Merchant's death in 2005.
"City," which opened via Screen Media Films in New York and L.A. in April, expands to other key cities through July 30. Its screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala is her 24th collaboration with Ivory, a three-time best directing Oscar, Golden Globe and DGA nominee.
The film is based on Peter Cameron's novel about a Colorado graduate student with a fellowship to write an authorized biography of a deceased Latin American novelist. When the man's family unexpectedly withdraws their authorization, he travels to Uruguay to try to change their mind and discovers a hornet's nest of intrigue.
"As Ismail's always done, you don't hesitate. You just get out there and get started and assume," Ivory told me. "He was always such an optimist and he could always pull it off. He always just assumed the money would come."
But with "City" it didn't.
Merchant Ivory hadn't secured financing by the time filming was to begin in late 2006. But the company had enough money of its own to cover shooting most of the film in Argentina, where an ensemble cast led by Anthony Hopkins and Laura Linney was standing by.
"We did what you really never should do," Ivory acknowledged. "Ismail would never have done it. If you don't have all your financing arranged, at least you have to have an American distributor somewhere in the background. If you don't have that, it's extremely risky to start out."
Although "City" had neither money nor distribution, he noted, "We were there and the actors were there and we had to shoot because we couldn't send them all home."
When they returned from Argentina their loan still hadn't gone through because it was contingent on the film being bonded and Film Finances, the bonding company, and Merchant Ivory were disagreeing about the budget. It ultimately came in for a modest $8.3 million.
"We were in a real mess. We couldn't go on and complete the film. We couldn't do the post-production and we owed a hell of a lot of money to people, including some of the actors."
That mess continued for about a year, but by late summer '08 they were able to bond the film and finance it through another bank.
"The American scenes were supposed to be done in Boulder. But it was the wrong time of year to go to Boulder, so we went to Montreal."
By late '08 the film was completed and in '09 it started playing festivals, including those in Rome, Tokyo and Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Getting a domestic distribution deal was tough because so many indie distribs have disappeared or been forced to trim operations lately.
"A new financier came on the film, Harris Maslansky, and his business partner is involved with Screen Media," Ivory said. "They liked it and had begun to get interested in distributing features."
With the changing specialized distribution business, Ivory observed, "Distributors were holding on to whatever money they had and saying, 'Sure, we'll distribute it, but we're not going to give you an advance.' It was very, very hard to get a distributor to commit and make a substantial payment."
But in a way, he added, this new austerity might not be so terrible.
"If this tends to bring down the price of making a film because no one's going to put up the gigantic amounts that stars up to now have always taken as their right and it brings people down to a way of making films that just isn't so grossly swollen, that would be good."
Shooting "City" on a shoestring worked out, he said, "partly because we were making it in Argentina because it's not that expensive compared to certain other South American countries. We had wonderful crews and everything you could ever want was there."
Everything, that is, except Merchant. He'd been there with Ivory when they found the sprawling estate that's the film's principal setting on the first day of a location scout in 2004.
It was particularly hard for Ivory, after nearly 45 years of their working together, not to be able to turn to Merchant for help now.
"Ordinarily, there would be all kinds of different problems that he would solve or difficulties that he would know exactly how to deal with."
On the other hand, Ivory shares a story that suggests, perhaps, Merchant was there, after all.
"One night toward the end of the shoot a bunch of us were going back to where we all lived. It was early in the evening and there were several members of the British crew with us. There was a meteor in the sky ahead of the car. It never seemed to move. We saw it actually three or four days running. Then someone said, 'That must be Ismail. He's looking after us.' "
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I listen to John Mayer. I am completely mesmerized and in love with his music. He is such a talented musician. There is simply no disputing that. Well you could try disputing it, but you would look rather silly. That's like saying Van Gogh or Monet is a terrible artist simply because you don't appreciate or favor their artwork. You can say you are not a fan of John Mayer, but you there is no getting around that he is exceptional with a guitar. OK sorry, I digress.
ANYWAY...bottom line, his music is my escape. I have really come to relish running errands by myself with the bluesy sounds of John Mayer serenading me all the way to the bank. Those little excursions have become my saving grace when I just need a few minutes away from "Elmo's World."
Probably my favorite chillaxin song is his cover of Free Falling. There is just something so soothing and intoxicating about his voice.
Hope you enjoy it too...
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September 24, 2009
He's the man
Sometimes I feel like I send out a bad vibe for Nick on my blog and recently I have felt the need to set the record straight. And when I say "bad vibe" I mean I feel like I kind of pick on him a lot and I don't praise or recognize all the AMAZINGLY AWESOME traits he does have. So I hereby dedicate this post to my hubby, Nicholas Ryan Sibert.
Isn't that a great pic? :)
10 things you may or may not know about my incredibly-handsome-quirky-hard-working-Alaskan man:
Did YOU know?
1 - Nick is extremely interested in and fascinated with weather. And I don't mean he just checks the daily forecast - on occasion he will measure the snow with a ruler and proudly announce how many inches we have accumulated for that day. In Alaska we had a little temperature gauge outside our window and he would always check it first thing in the morning.
2- Nick is very observant. He notices small details about people and often still shocks me with how well he knows me. Toby definitely gets his curiosity and observation skills from his daddy.
3 - Nick is very candid - a trait that I am extremely envious of. I love how he has no qualms with telling people it like it is.
4 - The "Under Pressure" song on the playlist is 100% Nick's song for the year. He literally is super dad and husband. Don't get me wrong, we definitely have our frustrations and little annoyances with each other (what marriage doesn't?) but you seriously need to get a feel for how hard this guy works: Nick works 40-50 hours a week at his job, AND carries a full load of classes (14 credits), AND any spare time he does have between work and school is spent at the library studying. He's basically gone 10 - 15 hours a day. AND when does finally make it home he puts in a load of laundry or washes the dishes for me, or gives me a break from the T-man. Seriously, the man just needs a cape.
5 - Nick is very generous and kind hearted. He loves to spoil people.
6- Nick puts up with a lot with me. He listens to all of my really long stories where I won't leave one single detail out (this is usually at around 10:30 pm when I have been cooped up in the house all day and haven't had spoken to anyone other than the checker at Wal-Mart). Also, I am such a worry wort and he has patiently suffered through all my little anxiety's. I always say things like, "Do you think I offended so-and-so when I said that? Do you think people at church think we are anti-social? What if I died, would you marry again? " You get the picture. :)
7 - This is kind of a random thing to throw in here but Nick is extremely efficient at moving (to another house, not in general). He could probably pack up all of our stuff on his own and have us completely moved in one day.
8 - Nick is a die-hard Oregon Ducks fan because he grew up in Portland the first 15 years of his life. He moved to Kodiak, Alaska his sophomore year in High School.
9 - Nick went to Singapore, Malaysia, and Sri-Lanka on his mission. English speaking too.
10 - Nick dreams of having a SUMMER home in Alaska someday. I promise Nick, one day we will make that dream a reality. :)
Love you with all my heart.
September 20, 2009
My Little Monk
No, not the monastery type monk. I am talking about the television series Monk on USA. If you are not familiar with it, I implore you to check it out. It's clean, interesting, funny, and the highlight of my Friday nights. Basically its about a brilliant detective named Adrian Monk who has many extreme phobias and compulsions. For example, he will spend hours setting a table to make sure all the dishes and napkins are in perfect alignment, he is obsessed with touching every street lamp he walks by, and he won't shake someones hand unless he has an anti-bacterial wipe close by - and that's seriously just the tip of the ice berg. But despite his hang-ups with being able to cope in society, he is extremely observant as well as intelligent in solving crime investigations.
So the reason I felt so compelled to blog about this show is because lately I have been noticing Toby's "Monkish" tendencies:
- When I cut-up a hot dog for Toby, it has to be a clean cut. Meaning none of the top layer skin can be dangling from the hot dog slice or he will absolutely refuse to eat it.
- When I make Toby pancakes they have to be perfectly round little silver dollar pancakes. If I make them "normal" size or cut them up into small pieces he will just look at me with this "Are you kidding me?" stare.
- Toby also has this weird tendency to touch the top point of a lamp shade or light fixture. We have a light right above our sink that comes to a point and anytime he is in my arms he strains to touch it. He's also done this at my parents house several times. I can't figure out who he gets this stuff from!
- Toby does not like his sippy cups to be tipped over on his high chair tray or on the floor. He will very carefully set them down.
- Most recently Toby has developed a fetish for opening and closing things with lids not just once or twice, but over and over and over again. ("I can't be opening and closing all kinds of jars!" -Brian Regan....Sorry, I had to throw that random quote in there) But seriously anything from sippy cups to bottled water to empty milk cartons will keep him fascinated for a solid 20 minutes (and that's a long time for him, trust me).
- Toby loves to grab my head, pull it close to his stomach, hold it there, and not let go. Most kids have a lovey or comfort toy - his is my head. I know, so strange but cute too.
- Toby is obsessed with my hair. He will take big chunks of it and caress his face with it while we are sitting in church.
- Raspberries are the only fruit Toby will actually chew up and swallow. All the other fruit he will try to suck the juice out of it, take it out of his mouth, and hand it back to me. Mmmm, thanks bud. :)
- Toby is instantly affectionate with most kids that he meets. Last week in Nursery he was going around trying to hug and kiss all of the kids in there (whether they liked it or not).
- Toby is a creature of habit. When I go for walks with my mom in the mornings, we are usually forced to end it at my mom's house. Toby has the route to Grandmas house down cold and I've made the mistake more than once of trying to mix things up and explore other areas in our neighborhood. Not a good idea. Stick to the path that leads to Grandma's house.
- Toby gets easily irritated if you ask him too many questions. His limit is usually 2 or sometimes 3 if you catch him in a good mood. For example, I will ask him: "Toby, where is your nose?" He points to his nose. "Where are your ears, Toby?" He points to them. Usually by the third question he interrupts you with this shrill, high pitched scream like an angry short-tempered old man. As if to say, "Enough! I have had it with you and all of your irritating questions!" It cracks me up.
- Toby sniffs all of his food before trying it.
Oh how I love my Monkish, quirky, little Tobeman.
September 11, 2009
Climb every mountain...
...or just Mount Timpanogos. Nick attempted to do his yearly hike with his dad. I say "attempted" because they made it half-way up the mountain and then suddenly became blasted with rain and strong gusts of wind. When he called and told me they were going to call it quits because of the weather, I just shook my and head, smiled, and said "I told you so." I had warned Nick repeatedly through out the week that the weather did not look good for the weekend and that maybe he should postpone. But once Nick gets an idea in his head, there is no turning back I tell ya. "We'll be fine. I don't think the storm will hit until Sunday."
Next time Nick, you would be wise to listen to your wife. :)
But despite the inclement weather, Nick said they had a great time and got some beautiful pictures. And although he loved spending time with his dad, I think he really misses his old hiking buddy Kurt (they did the entire hike together last year).
Take a gander at some of these gorgeous pics...
Next time Nick, you would be wise to listen to your wife. :)
But despite the inclement weather, Nick said they had a great time and got some beautiful pictures. And although he loved spending time with his dad, I think he really misses his old hiking buddy Kurt (they did the entire hike together last year).
Take a gander at some of these gorgeous pics...
Isn't Nick the most handsome mountain man ever?
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It may injure the external auditory canal. • Do not use this unit if suffering from ear disease such as otitis externa or otitis media. It may worsen the condition. • Do not use this unit when the external auditory canal is wet such as after swimming or taking a bath. It may injure the external auditory canal. • Do not use this unit without attaching a probe cover. • Please ensure that the ear canal is clean and free of earwax. • If the probe cover becomes dirty with earwax or other substances, replace it with a new one. • Do not use a probe cover after someone else has used it. This can lead to cross infections such as otitis externa. • Correct measurement result may not be obtained if dirty probe covers are used. • Proper installation of the probe cover ensures accurate measurements. • When the infrared sensor becomes dirty, wipe it lightly with a soft dry cloth or a cotton swab. Do not wipe the infrared sensor with tissue paper or a paper towel. • Do not use more than one probe cover at a time. • If there is any temperature difference between the places where the unit is stored and where you are going to measure, leave the unit in the room where you are going to use it for more than 30 minutes to allow it to reach room temperature first, then measure. • If the ear is cold, wait until the ear is warmed up before taking a temperature measurement. The measured result may indicate low when you use an ice bag or an ice pack or immediately after coming in from the outside in winter. EN 1 Important Safety Information • Do not touch the infrared sensor with a finger or breathe on it. • Do not attempt measurements when the unit is wet as inaccurate readings may result. • Check the symbol on the display before and after the measurement so that the measurement is taken in the appropriate mode. • When taking temperature of the subject with low emissivity such as gold or aluminum inaccurate readings may result. • Keep the unit out of children's reach. • Avoid children trying to measure themselves or others as they may damage the ear. • In an emergency case, if a child swallows a battery or a probe cover, immediately consult with a doctor. • Do not throw batteries into a fire. The battery may explode. • Remove the battery when the unit will not be used for 3 months or more. Failure to do so may lead to fluid leakage, heat generation or bursting, resulting in damage to the unit. • Do not use the unit in places where strong static electricity or electromagnetic fields are present. Doing so may lead to inaccurate readings and may contribute to instrument failure. • Do not use the unit to measure any item with a temperature higher than 80.0°C (176.0°F). General Precautions • Do not apply a strong shock to, drop, step on, or vibrate the main unit. • Do not use a mobile phone near the unit. • The main unit is not waterproof. Be careful when handling this unit so that no liquid (alcohol, water, or hot water) will get into the main unit. When the unit is wet with vapor, wait until it dries or wipe it lightly with a soft dry cloth. • Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the unit. • When you inform your doctor of your temperature, make sure you state that you measured the temperature in the ear. 2 1. Overview Main unit: Display: Infrared sensor Probe Probe cap Probe cover detector Buzzer START button EN Battery icon Memory icon Display ON/MEM button Battery cover pick hole Battery compartment Probe cover icon Ear temperature Surface temperature Room temperature Temperature mode Connection ring Probe cover 3 2. Preparation 2.1 Removing the Insulating Tape Pull the insulating tape out from the battery compartment by catching the outer part for the first time. The unit is turned on and after 1 minute the room temperature will appear on the display. Notes: • The room temperature remains on the display even after the unit turns off. • Place the unit on the table and avoid the direct sunshine or air conditioner flow on for the room temperature. 2.2 4 Switching between °C and °F This unit is set in °C as default. 1. While the room temperature is displayed, press and hold the START button. 2. While holding it down, press and hold the ON/MEM button until °F appears on the display with 2 beeps. Notes: • To select the °C mode, start from step1. • When the unit is switched between °C and °F, all the readings stored in the memory are deleted. 2. Preparation 2.3 Setting the Buzzer The buzzer is only available in the Ear Measurement Mode. The buzzer is set on as default. 1. Press the ON/MEM button to turn on the unit. 2. Press and hold the ON/MEM button for 3 seconds. The " 3. EN " symbol flashes on the display. Release the ON/MEM button. The " " symbol remains lit and the buzzer is set to off. Notes: • If the ON/MEM button is pressed down for more than 5 seconds after the " " flashing, the unit turns off without setting the buzzer. • To turn the buzzer on, start from step1. 5 2. Preparation 2.4 Attaching a Probe Cover Always use a new and undamaged OMRON MC-EP2 probe cover. 1. Gently twist off the probe cap. Note: Do not forcibly remove the probe cap. 2. Place a new probe cover on the connection ring. Adhesive side Note: The adhesive side of probe cover should be upward. Probe cover Connection ring 3. Insert the probe into the probe cover on the connection ring until it clicks. Note: When the probe cover is not attached correctly, the probe cover symbol " " will flash on the display and a measurement can't be taken. 6 3. Using the Unit 3.1 Taking a Reading Notes: • Make sure the probe cover is attached correctly. • It is recommended that you measure 3 times with the same ear. If the 3 measurements are different, select the highest temperature. EN Ear Measurement Mode 1. Press the ON/MEM button. All symbols appear on the display. Then the display shown at the right will appear with 2 beeps. 2. Insert the probe into the ear as far as it comfortably goes in the direction of the eardrum. Notes: • Gently pull the ear back to straighten the ear canal and position the probe into the ear so it is snug, aiming towards the membrane of the eardrum to obtain an accurate reading. • Holding the unit too long may cause a higher ambient temperature reading of the probe. This could make the body temperature measurement lower than usual. 7 3. Using the Unit Measuring the temperature of an infant 8 Measuring on a lying baby. Measuring on a sitting baby. Lightly support the child's body. Lightly support the child's body and slightly pull the ear towards the back. The ear is too small to insert the probe. While slightly pulling the ear back, cover the external auditory canal with the probe without forcibly trying to insert the probe. 3. Using the Unit 3. Press the START button. EN The measurement is complete in 1 second with a long beep. The display will light up and the " " symbol will flash for 5 seconds. Note: You can take another measurement after the display light turns off with 2 beeps. Make sure " " symbol remains lit. 4. Remove the unit from the ear and check the measurement result. Note: • If your measurement result is over 37.5°C (99.5°F), the buzzer will beeps three times after a long beep. • After each Ear Measurement, the unit needs 5 seconds to be ready for next measurement. During this 5 seconds waiting time, the ear icon will be flashing and Backlight will light. 5. Press and hold the ON/MEM button until "OFF" appears on the display to turn off the unit. The unit automatically stores the measurement in it's memory. It will automatically turn off after 1 minute. 9 3. Using the Unit Surface Mode The unit is set in the Ear Measurement Mode as default. The Surface Measurement mode is not intended for the body temperature measurement. The surface mode shows the actual and unadjusted surface temperature which is different from the body temperature. It can help you monitor if the object temperature is suitable for the baby or patient, for example the baby's milk. 1. 2. Press the ON/MEM button to turn on the unit. Press and hold the ON/MEM button. While holding it down, press the START button then the " " symbol appears on the display. 3. Move the unit close to the subject and press the START button. It measures continuously until the START button is released. Notes: • Move the Infrared sensor as close to the subject as possible when using in the surface mode (1 cm apart is recommended). Do not apply the Infrared sensor to the subject directly. • The surface mode shows the surface result. The surface and internal temperature may be different. Make sure it is safe when measuring the subject with extremely high or low temperature. • The Surface Mode is not intended for medical use. • The display will not light up in the Surface Mode. • The buzzer is off in the Surface Mode. • To select the Ear Measurement Mode, start from step 2. • The unit will automatically turn off after 1 minute. • When the power is off, the surface mode will disappear. And the unit will display the room temperature. Caution: You cannot turn off the unit by pressing and holding the ON/MEM button in Surface Mode. 10 3. Using the Unit 3.2 Using the Memory Function This unit automatically stores the results up to 25 sets after each measurement. Note: If the memory is full, the unit will delete the oldest reading. 1. Press the ON/MEM button to turn on the unit. 2. Press the ON/MEM button again. EN The memory number appears on the display. 3. Release the ON/MEM button. The most recent result will appear on the display. Press the ON/MEM button repeatedly to view the older results. 4. Press and hold the ON/MEM button until "OFF" appears on the display to turn off the unit. It will automatically turn off after 1 minute. 11 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4.1 The Icons and Error Messages Error Display 12 Cause Remedy Device stabilization in process. Wait until Prove cover is not attached correctly. Attach the probe cover again until flashing. Battery is low. Replace the battery. (Refer to section 4.3) Measurement before device stabilization. Wait until The device is showing a rapid ambient temperature change. Allow the thermometer to rest in a room for at least 30 minutes at room temperature: 10°C and 40°C (50°F - 104°F). stops flashing. stops stops flashing. 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Display Cause Remedy The ambient temperature is not within the range between 10°C and 40°C (50°F - 104°F). Allow the thermometer to rest in a room for at least 30 minutes at room temperature: 10°C and 40°C (50°F - 104°F). Error 5-9, the system is not functioning properly. Remove the battery, wait for 1 minute and repower it. If the message reappears, please contact the OMRON retail outlet or distributor for having the device checked. Ear measurement mode: Temperature taken is higher than 42.2°C (108.0°F). Check the integrity of the probe cover and take a new temperature measurement. Ear measurement mode: Temperature taken is lower than 34.0°C (93.2°F). Check the integrity of the probe cover and take a new temperature measurement. Surface mode: Temperature taken is higher than 80.0°C (176.0°F). Check the integrity of the probe cover and take a new temperature measurement. EN 13 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Error Display 4.2 Cause Remedy Surface mode: Temperature taken is lower than -22.1°C (-7.8°F). Check the integrity of the probe cover and take a new temperature measurement. Device can not be powered on to the ready stage. Change to a new battery. (Refer to section 4.3) Maintenance • Please check the device if damaged after it is dropped. If unsure, please contact the OMRON retail outlet or distributor for having the device checked. • The probe is the most delicate part of the unit. Use care when cleaning the Infrared sensor to avoid damage. • Do not store the unit in the following types of places. Doing so may damage the unit. - Wet locations. - Locations with high heat and humidity or those that are exposed to direct sunlight. Areas close to heating equipment, dusty locations, or environments where there are high salt concentrations in the air. - Locations where the unit will be subjected to leaning over, falling, shock or vibration. - Pharmaceutical storage areas or locations where corrosive gases are present. 14 4. Troubleshooting and Maintenance 4.3 Replacing the Battery Battery: CR2032 Lithium Button Battery Note: To protect the environment, discard the used batteries in accordance with the local regulations regarding waste disposal procedure. Disposal can be done at your retail store or at appropriate collection sites. 1. Insert a pointed object into the battery cover pick hole. Slide and remove the battery cover with your thumb. 2. Remove the battery with a pointed object. EN Note: Do not use metal tweezers or a screwdriver. 3. Insert the new battery under the metal hook on the left side and press the right side of the battery down until it clicks. Note: Replace the new battery with the plus (+) side on the top. 4. Replace the battery cover. metal hook 15 5. Technical Data Product Description: Model: Sensing Unit: Temperature Display: Measurement Accuracy: Measurement Range: Power Supply: Power Consumption: Battery Life: 16 Operating Environment Temp and Humidity: Storage Environment Temp and Humidity: Protection against electric shock: Digital Ear Thermometer Gentle Temp 521 (MC-521-E) Thermopile 4-digit, °F display in 0.1 degree increments 3-digit, °C display in 0.1 degree increments Ear Measurement Mode ± 0.2°C (± 0.4°F) within 35.5°C to 42.0°C (95.9°F to 107.6°F), ± 0.3°C (± 0.5°F) for other range Surface Mode ±0.3°C (± 0.5°F) within 22.0°C to 42.2°C (71.6°F to 108.0°F), for other range it is ±2°C (± 3.6°F) or 4% whichever is greater. Ear Measurement Mode 34.0°C (93.2°F ) to 42.2°C (108.0°F) Surface Mode -22.0°C (-7.6°F) to 80.0°C (176.0°F) 3.0V DC, 1 CR2032 Lithium Button Battery 0.015 W With a new battery approx. 2,500 measurements or more (Ambient environment 25±15°C, 50±40%RH) 10°C (50°F) to 40°C (104°F), 0 < RH < 85% -20°C (-4°F) to 50°C (122°F), 0 < RH < 85% Internally powered ME equipment 5. Technical Data Applied Part: = type BF Weight: Outer Dimensions: Package Content: Options: Approx. 85g (with battery installed) 36 mm (w) × 161 mm (h) × 56 mm (d) Test Battery (Lithium Button Battery CR2032), probe cap, 21 probe covers, connection ring, instruction manual. Probe cover exclusively for Gentle Temp 521, MC-EP2. EN Notes: • The specification may be changed without prior notice. • This OMRON product is produced under the strict quality system of OMRON HEALTHCARE Co. Ltd., Japan. • This device fulfills the provisions of the EC directive 93/42/EEC (Medical Device Directive) and the European Standard EN12470:2003, Clinical thermometers - Part 5: Performance of infra-red ear thermometers (with maximum device) 17 5. Technical Data OMRON Digital Ear Thermometer Model: Gentle Temp 521 (MC-521-E) Information for accompanying documents in the scope of IEC60601-1-2:2007 Important information regarding Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) With the increased number of electronic devices such as PC's and mobile (cellular) telephones, medical devices in use may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference from other devices. Electromagnetic interference may result in incorrect operation of the medical device and create a potentially unsafe situation. Medical devices should also not interfere with other devices. In order to regulate the requirements for EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) with the aim to prevent unsafe product situations, the EN60601-1-2 standard has been implemented. This standard defines the levels of immunity to electromagnetic interferences as well as maximum levels of electromagnetic emissions for medical devices. This medical device manufactured by OMRON Healthcare conforms to this EN60601-1-2:2007 standard for both immunity and emissions. Nevertheless, special precautions need to be observed: • Do not use mobile (cellular) telephones and other devices, which generate strong electrical or electromagnetic fields, near the medical device. This may result in incorrect operation of the unit and create a potentially unsafe situation. Recommendation is to keep a minimum distance of 7 m. Verify correct operation of the device in case the distance is shorter. Further documentation in accordance with EN60601-1-2:2007 is available at OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE at the address mentioned in this instruction manual. Documentation is also available at www.omron-healthcare.com. Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal. This product does not contain any hazardous substances. Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in accordance with the national regulations for the disposal of batteries. 18 6. Some Useful Information 6.1 Temperature measurements taken within the ear The Gentle Temp 521 Digital Ear Thermometer detects the infrared heat given off by the eardrum and surrounding tissues, and it converts this heat into an equivalent ear temperature. The Gentle Temp 521 is less threatening to a child than a rectal thermometer. It's faster, safer and easier to use than an oral thermometer. Being digital, there's no worry about the hazard of broken glass or mercury ingestion. Measurements can even be taken while a child is sleeping. For adults, the Gentle Temp 521 Digital Ear Thermometer offers fast, convenient and accurate readings without the delay of a conventional thermometer. EN Clinical research has shown that the ear is an ideal site for taking body temperature. The eardrum shares blood vessels with the hypothalamus, the part of the brain that controls body temperature. Therefore, the ear is an accurate indicator of internal (core) body temperature. An ear temperature, unlike an oral temperature, is unaffected by factors such as talking, drinking, and smoking. 6.2 Normal and raised temperature We recommend that you practice with the Gentle Temp 521 on yourself and family members. This way you can improve your technique and feel more confident of the measurements you take when a family member is ill. You will also be able to tell when a reading is higher than normal. 19 6. Some Useful Information As ambient temperature, sweat, or saliva easily affects body temperature measured under the arm or the tongue, readings may be lower than the core temperature. Tympanic temperature measurement accurately reflects the brain temperature and can lead to a quicker detection of fever. Infrared sensor Infrared rays Eardrum/Measure point Eardrum External auditory canal In order to make a correct judgement of suspected fever conditions, it is important to learn the normal temperatures of family members by measuring their temperatures when they are in good physical condition. The temperature measured in the ear is different to that measured rectally. Please use the normal as the standard for understanding the temperature difference during fever. One speaks of normal body temperature if the measurement value lies within a certain range. Body temperature varies however according to age. 20 Age Normal ear temperature in °C and °F Babies 36.4°C - 37.5°C 97.5°F - 99.5°F Children 36.1°C - 37.5°C 97°F - 99.5°F Teens/Adults 35.9°C - 37.5°C 96.6°F - 99.5°F Elderly 35.8°C - 37.5°C 96.4°F - 99.5°F 6. Some Useful Information 6.3 Ear temperature compared to other types of body temperature The normal temperature varies according to different locations on the body. 6.4 EN Questions and answers How many times can I measure consecutively? You can measure consecutively up to three times. The main unit will then be warmed up and may not be able to measure correctly. If you are going to measure more than three times, wait for 10 minutes, then measure again. The temperature indicated is rather high. 1 2 The probe cover may be faulty. You may have used the thermometer that has been stored in a cool or cold place. Measure the temperature after leaving the unit in the room where you are going to use it for more than 30 minutes. If you store the unit in the room where you are going to measure the temperature, you can promptly use the thermometer. 21 6. Some Useful Information Is the temperature measured in the right ear different from that measured in the left ear? Among healthy people, there should be no significant difference in the measurement results. Differences may be caused by the following reasons: 1) The infrared sensor is not inserted in the same way. 2) Measurement is not conducted by inserting the unit in a stable manner in the same angle. Try to measure in the ear that consistently shows a higher measurement. The temperature shown is rather low. 1 2 3 4 5 22 The probe cover is dirty. The infrared sensor is dirty. You removed the unit from the ear before the measurement is finished. The ear is cold. The temperature tends to indicate low when you use an ice bag or an ice pack, or immediately after coming in from the cold in winter. The thermometer is not inserted deep enough in the ear. Manufacturer OMRON HEALTHCARE Co., Ltd. 53, Kunotsubo, Terado-cho, Muko, Kyoto, 617-0002 JAPAN EU-representative OMRON HEALTHCARE EUROPE B.V. 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While working with Wayfair on their Emagazine last month on the Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Dinner Party, I came up with this flavorful appetizer. A Strawberry and Honey Ricotta Crostini!
I loved the idea of using strawberries on a crostini, and paired with some balsamic, basil along with honey and ricotta cheese, it is an explosion of flavors!
My favorite part is that they looks super fancy, but they are so easy to make!
Be sure to head over to Wayfair.com for the full recipe and tips! P.S. This would also make a festive appetizer to share on the Fourth of July!
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Exploring Me, Part I
For the first time in a while, I'm truly single, and I have total freedom to explore non-monogamy and designer relationships. I say I have total freedom because even when I first became single after my divorce in 2012, I didn't know polyamory existed, and I was struggling through the conventional dating scene. Eventually, I entered the kink scene and found out about polyamory, but I was polyamorous on someone else's terms.
Five years later, I not only know about this thing called polyamory, I have personally experienced a bit of it for a few years, and now that I'm fully single, the knowledge I have gives me freedom.
The truth is, I feel rather like I'm floating in a sea of choices in determining my relationship needs and want.
I have one play partner, "B," who is solopoly. She is her own primary partner, well known in the kink community, and has a fairly large circle of partners. I've known her a few years, and it took forever for us both to finally say, "Hey, I'm attracted to you immensely."
I think about B alot. Not in the "Oh my gosh, she's the center of my world" kind of way. My thoughts are contemplative as I get to know her and about her various play partners. How she negotiates, how she makes time for her partners, how she identifies the positive addition a partner gives her life, how she makes me feel special when she and I talk or flirt or spend time together. I think about how she responsibly manages her career, her very busy kink life, and her partners. All the while maintaining an equality among all of us who are part of her circle.
I am in the midst of getting to know some people in the poly community who have indicated they are interested in being partners with me. I get asked what it is I am looking for. I've been asked if I could be part of a triad. I've been told (very politely) by one individual that if it seems I have too many partners, that he'll transition our relationship to something less but maintain a friendship. He couldn't tell me what "too many" was, but said he'd know it when he felt it. I don't have an issue with that, but it does make me wonder, "how many is too many?"
I don't have a magic number in mind. I know my availability is limited since I work full time, have a business, and I volunteer with an organization. To the question about being in a triad, I am open to being in a triad, but not a closed triad. For me personally, a closed triad doesn't seem ideal at this point in my life.
I look at B, and I'm amazed at her capacity. While some would look at her circle of partners and think she has too many, I look at all of us and realize it's working for us. It's comfortable, there's no jealousy, safe sex is employed, and we're all happy.
Could I have a solopoly dynamic for myself such as the one B has? I'm open to it. And I like the idea of having my relationships on my terms. I think for too long I've had relationships on someone else's terms. Conversely, I don't want so many that my time with people is half-hearted and superficial. That isn't fulfilling to me, either.
I think what's even more unusual for me is while I feel like I'm floating in a sea of so many choices, I'm not in a rush to make a decision about my needs in non-monogamy. Yes, I want multiple partners. I am affectionate, loving, nurturing, sexual, and kinky as fuck. But I'm not desperate to be loved. I figure as I talk to these people, make a connection, the options will reveal themselves and I'll find out what works and what doesn't work.


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text: Please. The title of the talk was "fundamentalism" but why 100% focus on islamic fundamentalism? Not even a word about Christian funamentalism, Creationism, Zionism, Mormonism, etc etc.. The point, surely, is that fundamentalist attitudes to religion (actually, anything) are by definition rigid, intolerant, literal and ideological: traits which almost always suggest an arrogance underlying a "I know I'm right" attitude to the world. If we have a look at the US for a moment we've got an extreme irony here: a country where Fundamental Christianity still guides much national policy (focus on funding for sex education vs abstinence, for example). Fundamentalism is a problem for all nations, all races. It implies a rigidity which simply doesn't match with our global view of the world. The point about the current dangers of fundamentalism also miss the point in my opinion; this isn't about the fact that "technology now can kill people more quickly", it's about the fact that our world is better connected: we *encounter* this stuff far more, and with far more rapidity, than when our furthest mental or physical boundary was the next village. The dangers of fundamentalism haven't changed: our appreciation of fundamentalism has. Of course, this appreciation has been amplified in the US following the marketing campaign that sits behind the so called "war on terror". 400,000 people a year in the US die from being overweight. Now *that's* a problem that needs solving... Fundamentalism means intolerance, and intolerance gets us nowhere.


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Quiet As A Mouse
She shuffled through the house as quietly as possible, checking all the windows were locked up tight. The door to the back garden was double checked and the front door triple checked. She had to be sure. She even checked the upstairs windows despite their height from the ground. She couldn't sleep until she'd checked them all.
On My Own
All alone. All alone. Alone. Alone. Alone
I'm completely out of my depth. Huddled behind a wall that is in no way tall enough to hide me from sight. I don't know what to do.
Red Fury
They always say that when the anger comes you see red. She assumed that meant that your vision went, everything masked behind a veil of red. It doesn't quite work like that though. She's angry, sure. Fucking furious. Can hardly contain her trembling hands in her pockets. She's so angry she can't stop moving. But the only red she sees is the blood.
So much of it.
The door remained unopened despite all their fears. There was no dawn raid. No hammering fists demanding that they come out with their hands above their heads. They had gotten away with it.
Knocking On A Door
Knock knock knock
The door looms over her and she stands in the pouring rain. She could let herself inside, she still has the key but it doesn't seem appropriate. The heavy rain means she can't hear if anyone is coming but the hallway light stays off so she knows there's no one on the other side. She considers just leaving. But the car is parked out front so she knows someone is home. Someone who is ignoring the door.
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Accessory Guide: The Tropical Bride
Your style makes us imagine lying under the warm sun on a beach or walking on warm sand on an island shore! It embodies the beach, an island, sand and/or tropical weather. Ah - I'm planning a vacation right now, but back to the topic at hand! Below is a description of your style!
Style Profile: "beachy"; resort wear; easygoing; colorful
Here are a few accessory finds for the Tropical bride!
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Author - Meet Katurah Susan
Welcome! Hi, I'm a native of the Bahamas, but Georgia based CEO of Registry Bridges. I'm a lover of jewelry/accessories, attending and planning events and living life to the fullest! Thanks for stopping by.
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